figure 1: Cantillevered subframe
figure 2: Anti slip strips on wood stair
figure 3: Anti slip glass
figure 4: Anti slip steel cover
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CANTILEVER
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TREADS
HANDRAIL
Attached via a stringer or directly on to a supporting wall.
Square edge or petal shaped varieties are available in Wood, Steel or Glass.
Available in stainless steel, mild steel painted or wood.
Cantilever
Treads
Handrail
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GLASS
Balustrade rails may be orientated horizontally or vertically & available in stainless steel, painted steel or wood.
Available in Float or Ultralite.
Frame-less
Slotted Glass
BALUSTRADES
Framed
Horizontal
Vertical
STAIR CATEGORIES: BS5395, Part 2 Category: A - Small Private Stair - Clear tread: 600mm - Rise: 170 - 220mm
Intended to be used by a limited number of people who are generally familiar with the stair. Internal stair in a dwelling serving one room not being a living room or kitchen
PART K: England
DOMESTIC 4.3: Scotland
- Private Stair - Max risers: 16 - Rise: 150 - 220mm
Sanitary accommodation and or one room.
Similar to Category A but also providing the main access to the upper floor of a private dwelling.
- Max risers: 16 - Rise: 150 - 220mm
Domestic one storey to another. - Max risers: 16 - Clear tread: 900mm - Rise: 100 - 220mm
Intended to be used by limited numbers of people (max 50), some of whom may be unfamiliar with the stair eg: Stairs in factories, offices and shops
Utility stair - Max risers: 16 - Rise: 150 - 190mm
Access stair to a small room or plant in an office, shop or factory not used by the public.
- Max risers: 16 - Clear tread: 600mm - Rise: 100 - 220mm
Fire escape for a small number of people Category: B - Private Stair - Clear tread: 800mm - Rise: 170 - 220mm
Category: C - Small semi public stair - Clear tread: 800mm - Rise: 170 - 220mm
Category: D - Semi public stair - Min clear tread: 900 mm - Rise: 150 - 190mm
Category: E - Public Stair - Min clear tread 1000 mm - Rise: 150 - 190mm
Common stair serving more than one dwelling. Intended to be used by larger numbers of people, some of whom may be unfamiliar with the stair eg: Stairs in factories, offices and shops. Common stair serving more than one dwelling Used by large numbers of people at one time. Stairs in places of public assembly.
General access stair - Max risers: 12, or no more than 16 in small premises - Rise: 150 - 170mm
Square Spindle
Round Spindle
Wood Spindle
Satin Stainless
Polish Stainless
Small Stairs
Medium Stairs
These stairs are ideal where space is at a premium. May not meet building regulations.
A 140cm diameter may require regs relaxation.
1000mm
1100mm
1200mm
1300mm
1400mm
Large Stairs
1500mm
1600mm
1800mm
Metal Treads with non slip insert
Wooden Treads – Vertical Spindles or Horizontal Cables
Outdoor Stair – galvanized or painted
Small Stairs
Medium Stairs
Large Stairs
These stairs are ideal where space is at a premium. May not meet building regulations.
Useful for accessing a mezzanine or one bedroom and bathroom.
These stairs may be suitable for use as a main staircase.
596mm
600mm
Spacesaver staircase - Straight, L-shaped or U
Staircase Straight, L-shaped or U - Vertical Spindles or Horizontal cables
740mm
890mm